JP2003289211A - Mounting structure of antenna in electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mounting structure of an antenna in an electronic apparatus for reducing the cost, improving working efficiency, and ensuring sufficient strength of the mounting. <P>SOLUTION: An antenna 1 has a mounting part 3 of a flexible bent body. When an upper case 11 and a lower case 21 are bonded, the mounting part 3 is inserted by using a rib 12, a conducting part 22, a base 23a of a hook 23. Through the mutual action of the inserting force and the resilient force of the mounting part 3 with respect to the insertion force, frictional force is generated among the rib 12, the conducting part 22, the base 23a of the hook 23 and the mounting part 3. Then, the antenna 1 is fixed firmly to the body case made up of the upper case 11 and the lower case 21. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, and more particularly to an antenna mounting structure for a portable radio telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mobile phones, PHS (registered trademark),
An antenna of an electronic device such as a mobile wireless telephone such as a cordless telephone is attached with screws or the like as shown in FIG. 6, for example. In FIG. 6, a screw hole 42 and an opening 43 are formed in one case 41 of the mobile wireless phone having a two-part type phone body case, and the antenna 31
A fixing portion 32 having a fixing hole 32a is provided at one end of the fixing portion 32.

In FIG. 6, the antenna 31 is fixed as follows. First, the end portion where the fixing portion 32 is provided is inserted into the opening portion 43, and the openings of the hole 32a and the screw hole 42 are made to abut against each other. Then screw 44
The antenna 31 is fixed to the case 41 by being inserted into the hole 32a and screwed into the screw hole 42.

In addition, a method is also known in which a screw is formed on the antenna itself, and the antenna is screwed to the case of the electronic device by this screw to fix the antenna to the electronic device.

[0005]

However, as described above, when the antenna is fixed to the case of the electronic device with a screw or the like, it is costly because an extra part such as a screw is required, and the screw is not attached. Since it takes time, the work efficiency has been a problem. Further, even when the screw is formed on the antenna itself, it takes a long time to attach the antenna, and when the user turns the antenna, the antenna comes off the case.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to:
An object of the present invention is to provide an antenna mounting structure for an electronic device that can reduce costs and improve work efficiency, and can secure sufficient mounting strength.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, an antenna mounting structure for an electronic device according to the present invention is an electronic device having an antenna. Characterized by being composed of a body. According to the antenna mounting structure of the electronic device, the antenna is mounted on the electronic device by utilizing the elastic force of the mounting portion.

In an antenna mounting structure for an electronic device of another form, the mounting part is provided on the antenna side and is housed in the electronic device body, and the supporting part is mounted on the electronic device body side and supports the mounting part. , The mounting part is
It has elasticity and is fixed to the electronic device main body by elastically deforming by the support portion.

In the antenna mounting structure for the electronic device, the mounting portion may have a substantially cylindrical shape and may be curved along the axis. According to this antenna mounting structure of the electronic device, since the mounting portion is curved, the elastic force of the mounting portion can be effectively used when fixing the mounting portion to the electronic device.

In the antenna mounting structure for the electronic device, the supporting portion may sandwich the mounting portion and elastically deform the mounting portion. According to the antenna mounting structure of this electronic device, the mounting portion causes a frictional force between the mounting portion and the fixing portion due to the force that the fixing portion sandwiches the mounting portion and the elastic force of the mounting portion that repels this force. , Can be firmly attached to electronic devices.

In the antenna mounting structure for electronic equipment, the mounting portion may have a recess, and the supporting portion may fit into the recess and elastically deform the mounting portion. According to this antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, the supporting part sandwiches the recess and elastically deforms the mounting part, whereby the mounting part is firmly mounted to the electronic device.

In another embodiment of an antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, a mounting part provided on the antenna side and accommodated in the electronic device body, and a supporting part provided on the electronic device body side and supporting the mounting part. The mounting portion may have a concave portion, and the concave portion may be fixed to the electronic device main body by fitting the supporting portion. According to this antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, the mounting part is firmly mounted to the electronic device by the support part sandwiching the recess.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] An antenna mounting structure for an electronic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of an antenna of the mobile radio telephone according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, the portable radio telephone is shown in an upper case 11
And a lower case 21 are provided to form a telephone body case of upper and lower halves, and the antenna 1 is attached to the telephone body case.

An antenna 1 having a substantially cylindrical shape as a whole is provided with an exposed portion 2 in which a transmitting / receiving element (not shown) is incorporated, a curved cylindrical mounting portion 3 and a surface of the mounting portion 3 for transmitting / receiving. It comprises a metal fitting 4 electrically connected to the element, and an opening 5 provided at one end of the mounting portion 3.

The mounting portion 3 is made of an elastic material such as synthetic resin or metal and has a curved and substantially cylindrical shape. With such a shape, the attachment portion 3 is elastically deformed by an external force that corrects the curved shape by the external force.

The upper case 11 is provided with ribs 12 which cooperate with the lower case 21 to sandwich the mounting portion 3. In addition, the lower case 21 includes an introduction portion 22 that introduces the mounting portion 3 and the opening portion 5 into the lower case 21,
A hook 23 is provided which has a front end that engages with the opening 5 introduced from the introduction portion 22 into the lower case 21 and is bent toward the introduction portion 22. The upper case 11 and the lower case 21 are joined by screws, claws, or the like. On this occasion,
The rib 12, the introduction portion 22 and the hook 2 that constitute the support portion
3 cooperates to fix the antenna 1 to the telephone body case.

It should be noted that the telephone body case has internal circuits and various electronic components for communicating with a portable wireless communication device, etc., and these internal circuits and various electronic components are exposed through the metal fittings 4 to the exposed portion. 2 It is electrically connected to the built-in transmitting / receiving element. A connector that is electrically connected to the internal circuit / various electronic components is provided on the periphery of the introduction portion 22. By connecting the metal fitting 4 to this connector, the internal circuit / various electronic components and the transmitting / receiving element are separated from each other. , Electrically connected.

Next, the structure for attaching the antenna 1 to the telephone body case will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 2
(A)-(c) is a side view which shows in stages the structure which attaches the antenna 1 to a telephone body case. Figure 2 (a)
As shown in FIG.
The opening 5 is engaged with the hook 23 in a state in which the mounting portion 3 is inserted through the inside of the lower case 21 from the position 2 and the curved shape of the mounting portion 3 is projected in the direction facing the lower case 21.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the upper case 11
When the lower case 21 and the lower case 21 are stacked, the upper case 1
The rib 12 provided on the pressing member 1 presses the mounting portion 3 toward the lower case 21, and the mounting portion 3 is elastically deformed in a curved shape to become a linear shape.

As shown in FIG. 2 (c), the upper case 11
When the lower case 21 and the lower case 21 are joined together, the mounting portion 3 includes the rib 12, the peripheral edge of the introduction portion 22, and the base portion 23 of the hook 23.
The curved shape is forcibly linearly sandwiched by a. At this time, the mounting portion 3 applies an elastic force to the ribs 12, the peripheral edge of the introduction portion 22 and the base portion 23a of the hook 23 so that the curved shape that is forcibly linearized returns to the original shape.
Work against. Thus, the antenna 1 has the rib 1
2, the peripheral edge of the rib 12 and the introduction portion 22 by the interaction between the force of sandwiching the attachment portion 3 by the peripheral edge of the introduction portion 22 and the base portion 23a of the hook 23 and the elastic force of the attachment portion 3 that repels this force. And the base 23 of the hook 23
A frictional force is generated between a and the mounting portion 3 to firmly mount the main body case.

As described above, the antenna 1 is elastically deformed by the upper case 11 and the lower case 21, and is fixed to the main body case by being sandwiched so that the curved shape becomes a straight line. Since a component for fixing is unnecessary, cost reduction can be realized and working efficiency can be improved.

In the first embodiment, the mounting portion 3 has been described as having a curved and substantially cylindrical shape, but the shape of the mounting portion 3 is not limited to this, and for example,
If it is a shape that can exert elasticity when fixing it to the main body case, such as a bent substantially cylindrical shape, a curved or bent rectangular parallelepiped, a linear cylindrical shape or a rectangular parallelepiped, it can be freely deformed and changed as needed. it can.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hook 23 is not limited to the shape shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 as long as the opening 5 can be engaged therewith, and the hook 23 can be freely formed as needed. It can be modified and changed. Similarly, opening 5
The shape is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 1 as long as it can be hooked on the hook 23, and can be freely modified and changed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the rib 1
2 is provided with a structure that is electrically connected to the internal circuit and various electronic parts built in the telephone body case, and the ribs 12 come into contact with the mounting portion 3 when the metal fitting 4 is joined to the upper case 11 and the lower case 21. You may make it provide in the position to perform.
With such a configuration, the metal fitting 4 is reliably electrically connected to the communication circuit inside the main body case.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper case 61 having a structure exposed to the outside and in direct contact with the user may be provided with the ribs 12. FIG. 3 is a modified example of the upper case 11 in FIG. Even with such a structure, as in the case of the upper case 11 shown in FIG.
And is elastically deformed by the lower case 21, and is sandwiched so that the curved shape is a straight line, whereby it is firmly attached to the main body case.

[Second Embodiment] Next, an antenna mounting structure of an electronic apparatus according to a second embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an antenna mounting structure of the mobile wireless telephone according to the second embodiment. In FIG.
The mobile wireless phone has a telephone body case of upper and lower halves divided by an upper case 61 and a lower case 71, and the antenna 51 is attached to the telephone body case.

The generally cylindrical antenna 51 has an exposed portion 52 in which a transmitting / receiving element (not shown) is incorporated.
A cylindrical mounting portion 53, a metal fitting 54 arranged on the surface of the mounting portion 53 and electrically connected to the transmitting / receiving element, an opening 55 provided at one end of the mounting portion 53, It is composed of a metal fitting 54 of the portion 53 and a recess 56 formed between the opening 55.

The upper case 61 is provided with ribs 62 that fit into the recesses 56. Further, the lower case 71 is provided with the mounting portion 53 and the opening 55.
An introduction portion 72 that is introduced into the inside and a hook 73 that hooks the opening portion 55 that is introduced into the lower case 71 from the introduction portion 72 are provided. The upper case 61 and the lower case 71 are coupled by screws, claws, or the like. At this time, the ribs 62 and the hooks 73 forming the support portion cooperate to fix the antenna 1 to the telephone body case.

It should be noted that the telephone body case contains internal circuits and various electronic components for communication such as a portable radio communication device, and these internal circuits and various electronic components are exposed through the metal fitting 54. 52 is electrically connected to the built-in transmitting / receiving element. A connector that is electrically connected to the internal circuit / various electronic components is provided on the periphery of the introduction portion 72. By connecting the metal fitting 54 to this connector, the internal circuit / various electronic components and the transmitting / receiving element are separated from each other. , Electrically connected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a structure for attaching the antenna 51 to the telephone body case will be described. FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the shapes of the antenna 51 and the hook 63, and FIGS. 5B to 5D are side views showing the structure of attaching the antenna 51 to the telephone body case in stages. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the hook 73 has a substantially cubic shape, and an inclined surface is formed between the surface facing the opening 55 of the mounting portion 53 and the surface facing the upper case 61. Has been formed.

First, when the antenna 51 is inserted into the lower case 71 from the opening 55 through the introduction portion 72, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the opening 5 is formed.
5 is in a state of facing the hook 73. When the antenna 51 is further inserted into the lower case 71, the end of the antenna 51 where the opening 55 is formed is hooked by the hook 73.
Contact with. At this time, as described above, since the slope is formed on the hook 73, the opening 55 of the antenna 51 is formed.
As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the end portion where is formed slides up along the slope in the direction of the surface of the hook 73 that faces the upper case 61. Finally, the opening 55 is formed as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the hook 73 is fitted into the hook 73 so that the hook 73 does not easily come off.

After that, the upper case 61 and the lower case 71
As they are overlapped with each other, the ribs 62 provided on the upper case 61 are inserted into the recesses 56 of the mounting portion 53 and fit into the recesses 56. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the opening of the recess 56 is inclined, so that the rib 62 is smoothly inserted into the recess 56. As described above, since the concave portion 56 and the rib 62 are fitted to each other, the movement of the antenna 51 in the longitudinal direction thereof is restricted.
The opening 55 is in a state in which it is difficult to be easily removed from the hook 73. The upper case 61 and the lower case 71 are coupled with sufficient strength by the claws, screws, etc. provided on the respective cases. Therefore, the ribs 62 and the recesses 56 are also fitted with each other with sufficient strength, so that the antenna 51 is firmly attached to the mobile radio telephone.

As described above, since the upper case 61 and the lower case 71 are coupled to the antenna 51 and the recess 56 is fixed to the main body case by fitting with the rib 62, the antenna such as a screw is fixed. The component for fixing is unnecessary, the cost can be reduced, and the work efficiency can be improved.

In the second embodiment, the mounting portion 5
3 may be made of a material having elasticity and have a curved shape. With this configuration, when the upper case 61 and the lower case 71 are coupled to each other, the mounting portion 53 receives pressure in the direction of the lower case 71 by the ribs 62 in the concave portion 56, so that the ribs 62 and the introduction portion 72 are provided. An elastic force is exerted on the peripheral edge of and the base 73a of the hook 73. In this way, the antenna 51 has the attachment portion 53 by the rib 62, the peripheral edge of the introduction portion 72, and the base portion 73 a of the hook 73.
And the force sandwiching the concave portion 56 and the elastic force of the mounting portion 53 that repels this force interact with each other, so that the rib 62, the peripheral edge of the introduction portion 72, and the base portion 73 of the hook 73.
A frictional force is generated between a and the mounting portion 3 and the concave portion 56, so that the mounting portion 3 is firmly mounted to the main body case.

Further, in the second embodiment, the mounting portion 53 has a substantially cylindrical shape, but the shape of the mounting portion 53 is not limited to this, and if the concave portion 56 is provided. For example, it can be freely modified and changed.

In the second embodiment, the hook 73 is not limited to the shape shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 as long as the opening 55 can be engaged with the hook 73, and the hook 73 can be freely deformed as necessary.・ Can be changed. Similarly, opening 5
The shape of No. 5 is not limited to the shapes shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 as long as the hook 73 can be engaged with the hook 73, and can be arbitrarily modified and changed.

In the second embodiment, the recess 5
6 is not limited to the space between the metal fitting 54 of the mounting portion 53 and the opening 55 as long as it can be fitted with the rib 62, and can be arbitrarily changed.

In the second embodiment, the upper case 61 may have a structure in which ribs 62 are provided on the upper case 11 having the structure of an insole arranged inside the main body case shown in FIG. . Even with such a structure, the antenna 1 is firmly attached to the main body case by fitting the ribs 62 and the recesses 56.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the structure for attaching the antenna to the mobile radio telephone has been described, but the electronic equipment to which the antenna is attached is not limited to the mobile radio telephone, and is applied to various electronic equipment. be able to.

[0040]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the mounting portion made of an elastic body is sandwiched by the fixing portions, and the antenna is attached to the electronic device, thereby reducing the cost and improving the work efficiency. It is possible to secure a sufficient mounting strength. Further, by bending the mounting portion of the antenna, the elastic force of the mounting portion effectively acts on the support portion, and the antenna is firmly mounted to the electronic device.

Further, according to the present invention, the concave portion formed in the mounting portion is fitted to the fixed portion to mount the antenna on the electronic device, thereby reducing the cost and improving the working efficiency, and sufficient mounting. The strength can be secured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of an antenna of a mobile wireless telephone in a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 (a) to (c) are side views showing in stages a structure for attaching the antenna 1 to a telephone body case.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of an antenna of a mobile wireless phone according to a second embodiment.

5A is a perspective view showing the shapes of an antenna 51 and a hook 63, and FIGS. 5B to 5D are side views showing stepwise a structure for attaching the antenna 51 to a telephone body case.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of an antenna of a conventional portable wireless telephone.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Antenna, 2 ... Exposed part, 3 ... Mounting part, 4 ... Metal fitting, 5 ... Opening part, 11 ... Upper case, 12 ... Rib, 21
... Lower case, 22 ... Introduction part, 23 ... Hook, 23a ...
Base portion, 51 ... Antenna, 52 ... Exposed portion, 53 ... Mounting portion, 54 ... Metal fitting, 55 ... Opening portion, 56 ... Recessed portion, 61 ... Upper case, 62 ... Rib, 71 ... Lower case, 72 ... Introduction portion, 73 ... hook, 73a ... base.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, wherein an antenna is mounted on an electronic device main body, wherein the mounting part of the antenna accommodated in the electronic device main body is made of an elastic body. 2. An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, wherein an antenna is mounted on an electronic device body, wherein the mounting part is provided on the antenna side and is housed in the electronic device body, and the mounting part is provided on the electronic device body side. An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, wherein the mounting part has elasticity and is fixed to the electronic device body by elastically deforming by the supporting part. 3. The antenna mounting structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion has a substantially cylindrical shape and is curved along an axis. Antenna mounting structure. 4. The antenna mounting structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the support part sandwiches the mounting part and elastically deforms the mounting part. Device antenna mounting structure. 5. The antenna mounting structure for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion has a recess, and the support portion fits in the recess, and An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, wherein the mounting portion is elastically deformed. 6. An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, wherein an antenna is mounted on an electronic device body, wherein a mounting part is provided on the antenna side and accommodated in the electronic device body, and the mounting part is provided on the electronic device body side. An antenna mounting structure for an electronic device, comprising: a supporting part for supporting an electronic device main body, wherein the mounting part has a recessed part, and the recessed part is fixed to the electronic device main body by fitting the supporting part.